Muskingum County has an estimated 2007 population of 85,333. The population
is growing gradually by 4 % over the last decade, and it is expected to
continue to grow by 11.8% by 2030.
Zanesville, which is the county seat and largest municipality in the county,
has a population of 25,361. The population of the six county region
surrounding Muskingum County is approximately 250,000 people.
The workforce in Muskingum County numbers 38,600. The regional labor force
totals more than 100,000 workers.
Commuting patterns reveal that Muskingum County experiences a positive net
influx or workers each day, making it the employment and business center for
the region. Further, statistics show that the county serves the region as a
central destination for health care services, retail shopping, financial
services and culture.
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